Entry requirementsPlease note all students wishing to take this course need to be 19 years or older at the time of enrolment No formal qualifications required, however you will be expected to demonstrate good communications and numeracy skills. You should be aiming to progress onto study at HNC/HND or degree level.
Course descriptionCourse content:
This is a credit based course and each piece of coursework or examination you achieve gains you a credit until you reach the required total and have covered the necessary subjects. Many approaches to learning are used including research, observation, written assessment, peer assessment and individual and small group presentations
This course is intended to prepare individuals for entry to Higher Education, and is aimed at those wishing to progress to University and who may lack academic qualifications. The course provides you with a core of study skills, tutorial, IT and specialist law units (legal research skills, criminal law, tort, sources of law and common/contact/employment law) to prepare you for degree study. Tutorial sessions will facilitate your UCAS application.
Course Structure:
This is a credit based course and each piece of coursework or examination you achieve gains you a credit until you reach the required total and have covered the necessary subjects. Many approaches to learning are used including research, observation, written assessment, peer assessment and individual and small group presentations
Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped, state-of-the-art Learning Centres at 3 College Centres. This includes free Internet access.
Assessment:
Takes place throughout the course and will take the form of essays, assignments, presentations, tests and final examinations. Students must pass each unit and gain a total of 54 credits (of which 36 must be at Level 3) to achieve the qualification
Next step:
Degree or higher education, such as STC's HND Business and Finance or BA Business Management (with Kingston University) or at an alternative HE institution.